#power-play

#power-play

We got our first look at the full top unit of the Capitals' power play for the first time this fall, and I thought they created a few good looks. Alex Ovechkin looks set to play the full two minutes of every man-advantage again this year, which I'm still not too sure about. It feels like, at least to me, that opposing penalty kills would need to adapt on the fly more

The Lightning carried much of the play in the first period, however, it was the shorthanded Panthers who opened the scoring at 11:52 when Eetu Luostarinen beat goaltender Brandon Halverson to Gustav Forsling's dump in. Luostarinen knocked the puck into the air, gloved it down and smacked it into the yawning net. Tampa Bay would even it up at 19:19 on their fourth power play of the frame.

It was an off year. There were things behind the scenes that we all sort of know about. He wasn't a fully healthy player, but he fought through it. I thought he played extremely well for what he was going through. He doesn't just score goals. He does a lot of things. He penalty kills. He goes up against top lines. He is a great defensive player. And there is his work ethic.

How well do you know James Reimer, if at all? Berube: He's an NHL goalie. He's been an NHL goalie. I have never met the guy. When do you expect Reimer to join the group? Berube: Tomorrow. Does this suggest that Joseph Woll might take a little bit longer than expected to return? Berube: No, it doesn't suggest anything. It is just depth.

SAN JOSE San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini practiced with his teammates again on Tuesday after he missed time during training camp last week with what was described as an illness. Celebrini took part in power play drills early in practice, as he formed a unit with fellow forwards Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, William Eklund and defenseman Sam Dickinson. Another power play unit featured forwards Philipp Kurashev, Alexander Wennberg, Jeff Skinner, Michael Misa and defenseman Dmitry Orlov.

The Sharks came out buzzing in the first period, throwing the body and setting the tone even though the scoreboard stayed empty. Quentin Musty got things going with a huge hit on Cole Reinhardt, and Kaedan Korczak was laying hits, breaking up plays and firing a handful of dangerous shots, including one with under a minute left that nearly broke through. Anthony Vincent was everywhere, winning draws, blocking shots, and even hammering Raphael Lavoie in the corner before getting a good look on net.

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After a rather slow start, I think we are working our way into the match. I think the bus trip was in our legs there.

The Rangers special teams construction and deployment will undergo an overhaul, including the need for a new net-front man on the power play.